Umbra wood waste bin with natural interior

Where the other bin in this hub is a purely functional metal mesh design, this one is built from treated wood with a natural interior finish, aimed squarely at buyers who want a waste bin that reads as a piece of home decor rather than an obviously utilitarian object.

Umbra states integrated handles make the bin easier to carry and empty, and at 23cm in diameter and 28cm tall, it holds 7.5 litres — a genuinely smaller capacity than the metal mesh alternative, meaning more frequent emptying for anyone generating substantial paper waste. It is available in a range of colours to suit different room styles.

The manufacturer markets the Woodrow as flexible enough for use beyond the office — a bathroom, living room or bedroom — reflecting Umbra’s general design-object positioning. For a smaller home office where visual style matters as much as function, this is the more considered choice; for a higher-volume office setup, the larger mesh bin is the more practical one.